Major Institutions Participate in NSE Anchor Round, Raising Rs 6,746 Crore
What happened
Four institutions participated in the NSE anchor round on September 21, 2026. The issue received 4 times subscription and raised Rs 6,746 crore from anchor investors, including Goldman Sachs, Life Insurance Corporation of India, and Fidelity. Analysts noted that the grey market premium has fallen to around 3 percent, suggesting expectations for a large listing gain have moderated.
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Why it matters
The anchor book attracted several large domestic and global institutions, underlining long-term institutional interest in NSE's business. Despite strong participation from marquee investors, analysts suggested the listing could be relatively muted if current market sentiment continues.
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Who's involved
- Goldman SachsParticipated in the NSE anchor round
- Norges BankParticipated in the NSE anchor round
- Abu Dhabi Investment AuthorityParticipated in the NSE anchor round
- Life Insurance Corporation of IndiaParticipated in the NSE anchor round
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The entities involved
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Goldman Sachs
American investment bank
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Norges Bank
central bank of Norway
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Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
sovereign wealth fund
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Life Insurance Corporation of India
Indian state-owned insurance group and investment company
Related events
- During the NSE IPO process, LIC served as an anchor investor, while Paytm and LG Electronics also participated.
- Norges Bank Investment Management and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority are potential anchor book subscribers for an IPO.
- Goldman Sachs, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, and Vanguard are involved in an IPO anchor book as global institutional investors.